1971 C.F. Martin & Co. D-45
An early 1970s D-45 with Indian rosewood — the first years after the Brazilian rosewood transition. Full abalone inlay remains breathtaking. A significant step down in price from Brazilian examples.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Indian Rosewood (back and sides) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 25.400" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Ebony belly bridge (with abalone inlay) |
| Tuners | Grover Sta-Tite (gold) |
| Finish Options | Natural |
| Est. Production | 280 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic — full abalone inlay treatment.
What Changed in 1971
Early Indian rosewood D-45 — the transition from Brazilian. The abalone ornamentation remains identical and spectacular. Indian rosewood brings a different tonal character but the visual impact is undiminished.
Collector's Notes
Early Indian rosewood D-45s (1970-1972) are the most collected of the Indian-era models. The abalone work is identical to Brazilian-era reissues. Verify the rosewood species if the price reflects Brazilian.